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Global Pesticide Ban Is Only Way To Stop Us From a Health Epidemic Nightmare

For the sake of the health of our own and future generations, we cannot let Big Agriculture win.

Conclusion of The Family Life Education Training by The Ministry of National Mobilization And The World Food Programme

Youth Entreprneurs Receive Added Boost

Vincentians impacted by natural hazards assured housing solutions

The Government is committed to providing housing solutions for Vincentians who have been impacted by natural hazards.   This is according to Minister of Housing and Informal Human Settlement, Dr. Orando Brewster as he responded to a question by Opposition Senator Israel Bruce in Parliament yesterday.   He said the Department of Housing and Informal…

"They Can Harass Us Because of the Laws": Violence and Discrimination against LGBT People in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines face bias-motivated violence and discrimination in their daily life, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today. The legislature should repeal the country’s colonial-era laws that criminalize consensual same-sex conduct and pass comprehensive civil legislation prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. The 58-page report, “‘They Can Harass Us Because of the Laws’: Violence and Discrimination against LGBT People in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines,” exposes the physical and verbal assaults, family violence, homelessness, workplace harassment, bullying, and sexual violence that sexual and gender minorities face under the shadow of discriminatory laws. Those responsible for mistreatment include people close to LGBT people – family members, neighbors, coworkers, classmates, and teachers – as well as strangers and police officers.